Event Information
Streaming Session
Recorded Session- Introduction (5 min): Reframing absenteeism as a belonging problem.
- Research Insights (15 min): Eyal Bergman shares evidence connecting belonging, engagement, and improved attendance.
- District Case Study (20 min): Brian Prybil shares how Moline-Coal Valley is tackling chronic absenteeism by simplifying family communication, reducing parental overwhelm, and building stronger school–family partnerships.
- EdTech Perspective (10 min): Chad Stevens highlights how digital tools create community-first schools that bridge divides and scale engagement.
- Takeaways (5 min): Actionable strategies for schools and districts to strengthen belonging and attendance.
- Q&A (5 min): Audience discussion and reflection.
After this session, participants will be able to:
1. Explain how belonging influences attendance and student engagement.
2. Identify district-level strategies that foster inclusive school–family communities.
3. Apply research-backed insights on attendance and belonging.
4. Reimagine schools as hubs that cultivate community connection and reduce absenteeism.
https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/chronic-absenteeism-community-schools-report
https://crane.osu.edu/our-work/rebuilding-connections-post-covid-the-importance-of-school-belonging-for-addressing-absenteeism/
https://harmony-academy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Harmony-and-Belonging-as-a-Solution-to-Chronic-Absenteeism.pdf
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